Daily EV news · UK · 7 September 2026

InstaVolt has joined the Shell Card charging proposition, giving fleet operators and business drivers access to over 4,250 InstaVolt chargers across more than 1,200 locations in the UK. Shell Card customers can now manage and pay for charging at InstaVolt sites through a single payment method. InstaVolt operates the UK's largest ultra-rapid EV charging network, delivering DC charging up to 160kW at retail, hospitality and motorway locations.

Why it matters: The integration simplifies procurement for fleet managers by consolidating payment across a major ultra-rapid network, reducing administrative overhead and expanding charging options for business drivers on key routes.

Osprey Charging has launched Osprey Go, introducing automatic authentication and dynamic pricing across its UK network, making it the largest public EV charging network in the country to offer seamless Autocharge technology. The feature, developed in house via Osprey's proprietary Iris software platform, allows drivers to plug in without tapping a card or opening the app, with the best available price for that location and time applied automatically. Dynamic pricing is being extended across the network this month, with lower rates available outside peak periods to benefit drivers without home charging access.

Why it matters: The rollout demonstrates how proprietary software platforms can differentiate CPO offerings through user experience improvements and pricing flexibility. Automatic authentication and time of use pricing may influence site utilisation patterns and revenue optimisation strategies for operators managing high traffic locations.